Research and Markets: 2012 Report on the US Wind Power Generation Industry

    Business Wire posted: 2:00 PM 03/07/12

    Research and Markets ( http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/dacea2/wind_power_generat) has announced the addition of the " Wind Power Generation" report to their offering.



    The US wind power generation industry includes about 200 companies that operate single-location wind farms and large multiple-location wind farms. Major companies in the small but rapidly growing industry include NextEra Energy (formerly FPL Group), AES, MidAmerican Energy Holdings, Iberdrola Renewables (a US division of Spain's Iberdrola Renovables), and US operations of England's BP. Major suppliers of wind farm infrastructure include divisions of GE and Siemens (Germany). The industry is concentrated: the top five companies account for about 50 percent of the wind capacity, according to the American Wind Energy Association.

    Electric power generation, electric power distribution, solar power generation, and natural gas production and distribution are covered in separate industry profiles.

    COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

    Demand for wind power generation is driven by public support for alternative, non-polluting renewable energy production methods, and government incentives that encourage the production and use of renewable energy. Profitability of individual companies depends on strategically locating wind farms in geographies with sufficient wind conditions and access to electric transmission facilities. Large companies often have other energy holdings (such as traditional electricity generation plants and energy distribution operations), enjoy economies of scale in equipment purchasing, and can serve a broader geographic area. Small companies can compete effectively by promoting themselves as "greener" than traditional energy companies, and through serving local communities. Key Topics Covered:



    Industry Overview

    Quarterly Industry Update

    Business Challenges

    Business Trends

    Industry Opportunities

    Call Preparation Questions

    Financial Information

    Industry Forecast

    Web Links and Acronyms

    For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/dacea2/wind_power_generat



    Source: First Research

    Copyright Business Wire 2012

    2012-03-07 14:00:00

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